Toluca, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Temple of the Santa Veracruz
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
1. Temple of the Santa Veracruz Marker
El dia 13 de diciembre de 1753 se coloco la primera piedra de este templo dedicado al Santo Cristo de los Labradores (Señor de la Santa Veracruz), siendo Arzobispo de Mexico el Sr. Dr. Don Manuel Rubio y Salinas y Mayordomo de la Cofradia del Señor de la Santa Veracruz Don Bernardo Serrano.
Con gran regocijo de todo el Comun de Labradores, comerciantes, ricos y pobres, asi de esta como de las jurisdicciones inmediatas que graciosamente y gustosamente habían contribuido a la edificación del templo, fue dedicado solemnamente el dia 18 de febrero de 1797, siendo Arzobispo de Mexico y interino Virrey, Gobernador y Capitan General de esta Nueva España el Exmo. Sr. Dr. Don Alonso Nuñez de Haro y Peralta.
El Templo de la Santa Veracruz fue una de las seis capillas del Ex-Convento Franciscano de la Asuncion de Toluca.
Toluca de San Jose 1982.
Temple of the Santa Veracruz
Temple of the Holy True Cross
On December 13, 1753, the first stone of this temple was placed and dedicated to the Holy Christ of the Workers
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With great rejoicing from the Workers’ Collectives, merchants, rich and poor, as well as from this and from the immediate jurisdictions that had graciously and gladly contributed to the building of the temple, it was solemnly dedicated on February 18, 1797, being Archbishop of Mexico and interim Viceroy, Governor and Captain General of this New Spain the Most Excellent Dr. Alonso Nuñez de Haro y Peralta.
The Temple of the Santa Veracruz was one of the six chapels of the Franciscan Ex-Convent of the Assumption of Toluca.
Toluca de San José, 1982.
Erected 1982.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is February 18, 1797.
Location. 19° 17.519′ N, 99° 39.336′ W. Marker is in Toluca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is on Avenida Independencia just west of Juan Aldama, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toluca MEX 50000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Temple of the Santa Veracruz (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan B. Garza (within shouting
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
2. Temple of the Santa Veracruz Marker
The marker is on the eastern end of the northern elevation of the temple.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
3. Temple of the Santa Veracruz of Toluca
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
